Environmental and animal protection groups have sued the administration over the Trump-Bernhardt 'extinction plan.'

Designer Ludwig Rensch thinks it is, and so do a lot of other people.

It may well be all most people need as a computer, and it may well be what we have been waiting for.

Now you can handwrite letters on your computer.

The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future.

The computing facility will help researchers with NASA missions while reducing its environmental impact.

Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps.

It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's a weedy seadragon!

Our photo of the day is a lesson in efficiency.

Our photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.

Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne.

Why are we not surprised?

The United Nations established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994 – the day is observed every year on August 9.

Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.

It has its ups and downs, but Harald Buschbacher's idea might be the best of both transit worlds.

But Amazon has some work to do.

They may be giving up four walls, but they are getting a lot in return.

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<

New research reveals that the plant's shimmering blue leaves allow it to survive in the dim rainforest floors of southeast Asia.

Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen?

Pets bring so much joy and extend our lives. A new study looks at some of our pet maintenance choices.

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.

The cute-yet-cool Japanese cartoon promotes sustainable food at the Hello Kitty Go Green Organic Farm in Hong Kong.

An animal welfare researcher says the prospect of robopets is not as far-fetched as we may think, and may have potential impact on how we view actual animals.

Wanting to make a massive life change, this man makes his exit from the corporate world -- with his feline friend and a self-renovated van.

This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house.

Many houseplants are toxic for curious cats and dogs. These ones are all pet-friendly.

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.

This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo.

In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project.

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.

These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint.

Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats.

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries

A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel.

Figuring out energy can be tricky, especially since there are a lot of alternative energy options. Here are some tips for making smart decisions about energy.

This little shelter, which can be built in less than two days, is designed to be suspended between two trees, without leaving a trace on them.

A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions.

A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers.

Are you looking for a DIY construction technique for building an affordable earthquake-, flood-, and bullet-resistant home? Look no further.

Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement.

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.

Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now.

This is how the internet is supposed to work.

Why buy new gift bows when the best ones can be made easily with things you have on hand?

It might be pretty, but it's just another toxic microplastic.

Fan(c)Fan is a creation by Marco Gallegos which challenges this product's typical scale and materials.

A look at this year's Casa FOA, an exhibition which combines charity and patrimony conservation showcasing the best architecture and design from the Argentine capital.

The campaign will promote locally-based alternatives to the global consumer culture, hoping to turn the stories into tools for action in other cities.